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Luxury online retailer, linked to South Africa’s richest man, to exit Chinese market
The decision to exit China underscores the increasing pressures faced by luxury retailers in the world’s second-largest economy.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert makes $500 million in just 10 days
This solidifies his position as South Africa’s richest man and Africa’s second-wealthiest individual.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert makes $900 million in just three weeks
While his commanding stake in Richemont forms the cornerstone of his wealth, Johann Rupert has diversified his investment portfolio across a spectrum of industries.
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South Africa’s richest man hands some duties to new Richemont CEO
With over 30 years of experience at Richemont, Nicolas Bos is well-versed in the company’s operations and brand portfolio.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s wealth jumps $500 million in 6 days
The surge in Rupert’s wealth, an average gain of $83.3 million per day since May 2, is attributed to the performance of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
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South Africa’s richest man loses $1.1 billion in just 15 days
The $1.1-billion plunge in Rupert’s fortune — averaging a daily loss of $73.33 million since March 14 — is directly linked to the market value of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s fortune surges to $14.1 billion
The $600-million recent surge in his fortune is linked to the performance of Rupert’s 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.
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South Africa’s richest man has now lost over $600 million so far in 2024
The key factor behind the plunge in Johann Rupert’s fortune is the recent decline in the market value of his 10.18-percent stake in Richemont.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses another $800 million in 18 days
Despite this recent setback, Rupert retains his status as South Africa’s richest individual, surpassing fellow South African magnate Nicky Oppenheimer.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert expresses worry over inflation
Rupert expressed his worries during Richemont’s annual meeting in Geneva on Wednesday.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert crosses $13-billion net worth milestone
Rupert is the richest man in South Africa and the second-richest billionaire on the African continent.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert loses $1.05 billion in September
The billion-dollar drop in his net worth brings his year-to-date wealth loss to $3.55 billion.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert’s net worth slumps by $1.05 billion
The recent drop in his net worth brings his year-to-date wealth loss to $2.79 billion.
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South Africa’s richest man Johann Rupert suffers $290-million wealth loss
The multimillion-dollar drop in his net worth can be attributed to the performance of his 9.14-percent stake in Richemont.